Dying of Whiteness
How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland
Jonathan Metzl
The book investigates how white Americans in the heartland adopt political positions on issues like healthcare, guns, and education that ultimately harm their own well-being and lifespans, driven by fears of losing status in a racially diverse America. It presents case studies and research to argue that these choices, fueled by racial resentment, not only undercut their health and prosperity but also contribute to the deterioration of the social fabric in their communities.
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